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Sen. Kilmer e-newsletter 11/20/09 11/20/2009
Friends-
Before I get to the updates this week, I want to alert you to the fact that, due to election year restrictions that kick in Dec. 1, I will be unable to send these legislative updates to you during our upcoming 2010 legislative session unless you ask for it. Many of you have already responded to the email I sent earlier this week to alert you of this.
Kilmer renews fight for veteran owned businesses 11/9/2009
GIG HARBOR -- In honor of this week's Veterans Day holiday, Sen. Derek Kilmer announced Monday that he will renew his battle to help veteran-owned business in Washington by directing more state goods and services contracts their way.
Cutting the ribbon on the Burley Olalla Interchange 10/7/2009
This morning I had the pleasure of participating in the ribbon cutting ceremony for the long-sought Burley Olalla Road Interchange with Highway 16 and couldn’t be happier about it.
It marks a great day for the people of South Kitsap. It means no more crossing four lanes of high speed traffic to get across the highway. It’ll save lives and give motorists peace of mind when travelling this once dangerous stretch of road.
Kilmer named to veterans, military affairs panel 8/26/2009
GIG HARBOR — Sen. Derek Kilmer, D-Gig Harbor, has won an appointment to the state’s Joint Committee on Veterans and Military Affairs.
The panel meets to address issues of importance to military families and veterans.
Talking business and education in Port Orchard 8/12/2009
I had two really good meetings this morning.
First, I met with the Port Orchard Chamber of Commerce. In addition to providing a brief update on some of the work I’ve been doing to support small businesses in our area,
How you can make government work better 8/12/2009
In an op-ed published in this morning's Tacoma News Tribune Sen. Derek Kilmer, D-Gig Harbor, explains how everyday citizens can point out waste, fraud and even best practices in government.
You can read the piece here.
Blog: Breakfast with Gig Harbor Kiwanis 7/30/2009
I was up early yesterday morning for a 7 a.m. appearance before the Gig Harbor Kiwanis. Since session let out in late April I’ve been scrambling to get before just about any community organization that would have me in the 26th District before the birth of our new daughter.
Kilmer recognized by Washington Restaurant Association 7/28/2009
OLYMPIA — State Sen. Derek Kilmer was named Tuesday as a 2009 “Legislative Hero” by the Washington Restaurant Association.
In announcing t
he award the association said “In the three sessions as the state senator for Gig Harbor, Port Orchard, Bremerton and the Olympic Peninsula, Sen. Kilmer has proven to be a true friend to business.”
Kilmer a three time winner of economic development award 6/29/2009
OLYMPIA — The Washington Economic Development Association has named Sen. Derek Kilmer a recipient of its annual LEADER Award for the third time.
The award recognizes Kilmer’s efforts to promote economic development during the 2009 legislative session. Kilmer, D-Gig Harbor, also received the award last year and previously received it while serving in the House of Representatives.
BLOG: Back home and back to work 6/23/2009
The legislative session ended nearly two months ago but my work as state senator doesn't end when the gavel goes down.
Democracy works best when folks are informed and when elected officials listen to and are accountable to their constituents. With that in mind, after each session I visit with a variety of community groups throughout the 26th Legislative District to hear what's on the minds of the folks in our neck of the woods. So far I've met with Chambers of Commerce, Kiwanis Clubs, Rotary Clubs, education associations, city councils, VFWs and other community groups in Bremerton, Port Orchard, Manchester, Burley, Gig Harbor and on the Key Peninsula.